You’re well on your way to wellness with a stay in Bastrop, TX. Exercising and striving for a healthier you is a top New Year’s resolution for a reason and one we heartily support. The natural beauty of the state parks and the Colorado River here is an inspiring way to do that. So make your plans…
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For most grandparents, traveling with their grandchildren is a treasured time of bonding. Grandchildren enjoy it as well, as they collect lifelong memories. The parents may miss their children but can also enjoy some “us” or “me” time, a perfect occasion to travel, get things done around the house…
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There are two things about the town of Bastrop that you can always count on. One is that it will always be known as “The Most Historic Small Town In Texas,” thanks to the 130-plus buildings and sites admitted into the National Register of Historic Places. The other: Practically every day of the…
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Nestled along the banks of the stunning Colorado River, Bastrop, TX is the perfect place for a summer getaway to the Texas wilderness. Because of the work of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), a community resource helping enhance the lives of Texans throughout the state, there are many…
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We do things big in Bastrop, and the 4 th of July is no exception. You’ll see our special brand of American pride in every one of our celebrations on and around the holiday. Let us walk you through the best bashes so you don’t miss any of the fireworks. Get planning soon because things kick off the…
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A fierce advocate for abolition and women’s rights — as well as the first woman to ever lead an armed military operation in the United States — Harriet Tubman is perhaps one of the most well-known figures of American history. This incredible person is widely perceived as an icon of absolute courage…
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Launch your summer right this Memorial Day weekend in Bastrop, TX. Lounge by Lake Bastrop, drift along the Colorado River, camp among the famous Loblolly Pines, or settle in for some live music and great home cooking in Downtown Bastrop. Here are our picks: Camp in the Lost Pines Whether a comfy…
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Juneteenth is an important holiday in Bastrop. Also known as Freedom Day, it celebrates the day 250,000 enslaved Black people were freed in Texas on June 19, 1865. Although the Emancipation Proclamation became effective in 1863, some former Confederate states didn’t comply until years later. On that…
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Anyone who has ever lived in or visited Bastrop knows this city is a special place. It’s especially perfect as a getaway for anyone living in Houston, San Antonio, Austin or Dallas. You’ll discover the hospitality that Texas is known for, but in Bastrop, you’ll find so much more. When you’re…
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Over the last few years, Texas has certainly gotten used to colder winters, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t anxious to get back to sunnier skies. Luckily, it’s officially spring, and Bastrop is defrosting all across the board. It’s the perfect time of year to visit Texas’s most charming small town…
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